2004 Acura NSX vs. 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 2004 Acura NSX is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 930 kg more than 2004 Acura NSX.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Acura | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | NSX | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3070 mm |
